September 24, 2018
“Do Angels Smile,” “Death in a Metro Bar,” and “Daughter of the Night”
Do Angels Smile Do angels smile in the dark night as they watch over the sleeping child guarding, protecting until light? The infant, innocent, meek…
September 20, 2018
Sideburns
We called him "Sideburns." Somehow, in some long-forgotten childhood reasoning, that seemed a good moniker for the guy who prowled alleys and back…
August 24, 2018
“If I Were a Surprise,” “Hot Air Balloon,” “Homeward Bound,” and “Hammered”
If I Were a Surprise If I were a surprise, I would be the one that brought the tears to Emily's eyes. Her mom hustled her into the car with nary a…
August 8, 2018
“Maisie’s Mom Says,” “If I Were the Autumn Leaves,” “House of Cards,” and Other Poems
Maisie's Mom Says Words from Maisie Jean. "Mama I don't wanna do spelling and why does the cat lick to clean?" The music of her voice makes me want…